Barefoot Travel

Solomon Islands

The Solomon Islands offer one of the last truly untouched travel experiences — a place where rainforest meets reef, and tradition shapes daily life. Far from mass tourism, the Solomons invite you into a slower rhythm. You’ll find villages where kastom (custom) is alive, reefs teeming with life, and communities ready to share—not perform—their stories, skills, and way of being.

Places

Driftwood Solomon Islands

Driftwood Solomon Islands is a remote, off-grid eco-lodge tucked in between rainforest and the beach and reef on Gatokae Island in the Marovo Lagoon.. Experience an epic ocean adventure and embrace the remote village life of our—TROPICAL JUNGLE PARADISE.

Driftwood is located right on an underwater paradise and it is one of the main reasons travellers make the journey. Whether you love Free Diving, Spear Fishing, Line Fishing or Snorkelling, there is plenty to see right at our doorstep.

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Driftwood Main
House

Jungle-view eco home with 3 ensuite rooms, ocean deck & shared kitchen. Sleeps 6. Nature at your door.

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Sleeping Coconuts
Bungalow

2BR, 2BTH jungle bungalow just 30m from shore. Airy, off-grid comfort for families or friends. Sleeps 4.

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Fire Fly
Bungalow

Lagoon-view bungalow with king bed + daybeds, ensuite, and open-plan lounge. Perfect for 2–4 guests.

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"The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams."

It is perfect for couple and also groups as it can sleep 12 people. There is a seperate dining house and options for group leader accommodation too. It feels like a village, with several local families involved in the operation and it is spread out amongst rainforest and beach front.

Life at Driftwood is simple and intentional — guided by the rhythms of nature. Guests are invited to slow down, explore vibrant coral reefs, and go on adventures exploring the island by foot or the surrounding uninhibited islands to snorkel, fish, free dive or just explore. There are plenty of cultural activities too, like carving, weaving, traditional cooking and so much more. It’s a place to unplug, reconnect, and experience the Solomon Islands in their most authentic form. 

The people of Gatokae live a subsistence lifestyle — they build their homes, grow their food, fish for dinner, and share everything with family and community.

They are master storytellers, passing down wisdom through generations around the fire. You’ll find yourself drawn into conversations, laughter, shared meals, and spontaneous adventures with a people who live in harmony with the earth.

Driftwoods vision is to support Gatokae Island to flourish through tourism and sustainable practices so its people, environment and local reefs can continue to thrive.

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Accommodation

The Driftwood Experience incorporates adventure and eco-travel with a touch of creature comforts. Offering three unique accommodation styles—Driftwood Main House (featuring an open deck to enjoy the epic ocean views), and two newly built bungalows, Sleeping Coconut and Fire Fly, nestled metres from the shoreline amongst the tropical jungle gardens.

Everything in the main house and bungalows has been made from scratch using natural materials and fallen trees - Driftwood.

Each bedroom features a private ensuite with Australian-standard flushing toilets and cold-water showers supplied with fresh spring-fed water.

Guest enjoy a communal kitchen and dining area located conveniently by Driftwood Main House. Our friendly crew provides daily cooking and cleaning services, always greeting guests with warm hearts and big smiles.